Synonyms of explore

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr 

1

as in to investigate

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• study
• research
• view
• scan
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• check up on
• check into
• peruse
• sift
• browse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

2

as in to search

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• discover
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• reveal
• skirr
• scout
• disclose
• reconnoiter
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explore

Seasons 5 and 6, directed by Andrès Fernandez, will follow a summer vacation theme, with each season exploring the main characters’ idea of a perfect getaway – Zig in Season 5 and Marina in Season 6. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

This was an opportunity to turn the lights around and explore the life of someone who had spent decades looking toward the stage. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

For travelers, that combination of wine, hiking, and public transit makes the region especially easy to explore. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Hughes explored the possibility of challenging Chelsea this summer with a bid to sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta. — James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026